I updated iTunes to the latest version and it deleted itself and didn't reinstall. I get a denied access message when I click on the iTunes folder in Programs and it looks like my entire media library has been wiped off my pc.  HELP!

Need help.  I clicked to update iTunes and it wiped itself and my library out. Now it won't reinstall even though i manuually downloaded it.  What's the deal?

I'd fisrt go to spotlight and search for .m4a and/or .mp3 files.

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